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Mexican Papaya

Inventory, 35 lbs : 10.46
This item was last sold on : 02/16/19

• 62 Featured Restaurants

• 11 Recipe Ideas

• 8 Spots

Description/Taste

Mexican papaya turn greenish-yellow with shades of orange when ripe and contain numerous round, shiny, inedible black seeds in its center cavity. Somewhat similar to a melon, its delectable flesh is firm and juicy. The flavor, however, is not quite as sweet as the common papaya.

Seasons/Availability

Mexican papaya are available year-round.

Current Facts

Mexican papaya is one of the fastest growing tropical fruits available today. Ranging in size, some can measure twenty inches long and weigh in at fifteen pounds. The average papaya found in markets weighs one-and-one-fourth to two pounds and is six to twelve inches long. The Mexican variety is somewhat larger.

Nutritional Value

Papaya places first among fruits in the content of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, niacin, calcium, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, potassium and fiber. Papaya contains a beneficial enzyme, papain, that aids digestion. Following papaya in nutritional value, in order, is cantaloupe, strawberry, orange, tangerine, kiwi, mango, apricot, persimmom and watermelon. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.

Applications

Lacking acidity, enhance flavor with a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice. Cut in half; scoop out seeds; top with a scoop of sour cream, frozen or chilled yogurt or ice cream; sprinkle with brown sugar or granola. Slice peeled papaya into rings for an attractive edible garnish; serve with fish and meats. Dress up green salads. Make yummy marinades, ice cream, sauces, smoothies and bread. Add green papaya to stews and soups. Bake, boil or stuff; serve as a vegetable. Add to fruit salads. Puree to make delicious iced beverages. Blend with peanut butter for a tasty spread. Spicy foods love its company. Containing papain, a meat tenderizer, puree fruit to make a natural tenderizing addition to meat marinades. Papaya leaves wrapped around meat also serve as a tenderizer. To soften and tenderize thick meats such as roast beef or t-bones, spread mashed papaya over the meat. Refrigerate about two hours before cooking. To ripen, keep green fruit at room temperature three to five days. To store, refrigerate ripe papaya. Use within a day or two for best flavor. Firm peeled papaya can be frozen in chunks. Frozen fruit is best used in soups, marinades, salad dressings, entrée or dessert sauces and for baking. Uncooked papaya does not congeal in commercial gelatin with an animal protein base. It may be used with agar, a seaweed base. When making papaya chutney or jam, use a commercial pectin or other fruits that have an abundance of pectin.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Hawaiian Islands are also major producers of papaya and at one time they used this fruit to feed chickens and pigs! Today, it is a favorite on many menus and more mainland consumers are discovering this island delicacy. Papaya is not to be confused with "pawpaw", the American custard apple. Australians use "pawpaw" to mean papaya.

Geography/History

A New World fruit, papaya is native to South and Central America. Its name is derived from the Spanish adaptation of the word "ababai" from pre-Columbian communities in the Caribbean. Dating back to prehistoric times, dozens of varieties of papaya exist today. Mexican papaya grows in Mexico and is imported into the United States.

Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	8776742244
Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Brasserie	San Diego CA	858-450-9576
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The LOT (La Jolla)	La Jolla CA	619-987-9537
Surf Side Cuisine (Deli)	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Gaia Gelato	Carlsbad CA	760-297-0554
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Crab Catcher La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-454-9587
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142

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Spoutable	San Diego CA	619-743-7491
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-222-8787
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Volcano Rabbit	San Diego CA	619-232-8226
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-795-9463
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Fireside by The Patio	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
Fonda Don Diego	Coronado CA	619-537-0054
Marriott Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-696-0234 x6051
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Pendry SD (Pendry Banquets)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-530-1885
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	619-520-4793
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Seasons of La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-456-8619
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina	San Diego CA	619-222-0561
Doubletree Hotel Circle	San Diego CA	619-881-6900
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mexican Papaya. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Skinnytaste		Papaya Avocado Salad
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Roasted Maple Papaya
Foods For Long Life		Mexican Papaya Salad With Strawberries And Poppy Seed Dressing
Raw Family		Mexican Papaya Pudding
Florida Hillbilly		Dried Chili Lime Papaya Chips
Angie's Recipes		Chicken Papaya Salad with Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette
Mexico In My Kitchen		Papaya Drink
A Family Feast		Grilled Tropical Fruit Salad with Prosciutto
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Roasted Maple Papaya
The Foodie's Kitchen		Papaya-Coconut Bread

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Local Haven

Papaya Curd with Lemon

Recently Spotted
People have spotted Mexican Papaya using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.

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Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
19200 SW 344th St , Homestead 33034
305-246-1592

Near Florida City, Florida, United States
About 29 days ago, 1/20/19
Spotter's comments : Mexican Papayas spotted at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm. Mexican Variety Called Red Lady Papaya, grown 20 feet from the fruit stand.

Wong

Wong Market
Miraflores , Lima Peru
016250000

Near Santiago de Surco, Cuzco, Peru
About 36 days ago, 1/12/19
Spotter's comments : Fresh cut Mexican papaya!

Food Terminal Near Chamblee, Georgia, United States
About 283 days ago, 5/10/18
Spotter's comments : Mexican Papayas spotted at Food Terminal.

Asian Food Center Near Shoreline, Washington, United States
About 293 days ago, 4/30/18
Spotter's comments : Mexican Papayas spotted at Asian Food Center.

Walmart Supercenter Wisconsin, United States
About 401 days ago, 1/13/18
Spotter's comments : Mexican Papayas spotted at Walmart Supercenter.

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 466 days ago, 11/08/17
Spotter's comments : Mexican Papayas spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.

Meijer - Opening 5/18/2017 Near West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
About 642 days ago, 5/17/17

Barons Marketplace Near San Diego, California, United States
About 644 days ago, 5/14/17
Spotter's comments : Mexican Papayas spotted at Barons Marketplace.